Best Columbia County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 151 students in Columbia County, WI.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI are Discovery Charter School and Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbia County, WI public charter schools have an score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public charter school average of 27%), and score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average). Charter schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Columbia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Discovery Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
:

Top 20%

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200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950

Gr: K-3 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Top 50%

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101 School St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3842

Gr: 3-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbia County, WI

Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Arlington Elementary School (Closed 2023)

307 Bullen Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347

Gr: PK-K

Balliet Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2006)

110 S Elm St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-9939

Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Caledonia Elementary School (Closed 2014)

N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601

Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Dekorra Elementary School (Closed 2011)

W8460 Bilkie Rd
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347

Gr: K-2

Fort Winnebago Elementary School (Closed 2014)

W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016

Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Gibraltar Charter School (Closed 2015)

Charter School

1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853

Gr: 9-10 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Kilbourn Academy (Closed 2009)

520 Race St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-1461

Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Lodi-4-kids (Closed 2023)

103 Pleasant St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3855

Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Marcellon Elementary School (Closed 2012)

W6180 School Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-3412

Gr: 5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Pardeeville Junior High School (Closed 2023)

120 Oak St
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 429-2153

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)

301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879

Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%

River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)

Charter School

191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764

Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

River Valley Elementary Lone Rock (Closed 2018)

222 W Pearl St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 583-2091

Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, WI include Discovery Charter School and Ouisconsing School Of Collaboration.

How many public charter schools are located in Columbia County?

2 public charter schools are located in Columbia County.

What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?

Columbia County public charter schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public charter schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).